Medical Consultant Physician - Remote

Job Title: Medical Consultant Physician
Specialty: Medical Doctor / Physician; specialists such as Ophthalmology or Pediatrics may be needed based on referrals.
Place of Work (City/State): Remote / Nationwide - United States
Site: Social Security Administration (SSA)
Duration: Long-term
Shift Schedule: Flexible / Case-volume based
Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks
License: Active medical license in any one of the 50 states, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
Education: Medical Doctor / Physician
Experience Needed:

• Prior experience working with or supporting the Social Security Administration (SSA) is required.
• Experience reviewing SSA disability claims, medical evidence, or disability determinations is strongly preferred.

Special Skills Needed:

• Strong knowledge of SSA disability programs, policies, and case review processes.
• Strong medical case review and documentation skills.
• Ability to complete accurate assessments within required timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Review SSA disability claims and supporting medical evidence.
• Prepare accurate, policy-compliant medical assessments.
• Complete assigned cases within required turnaround times.
• Participate in required SSA training and quality-review activities.

Misc: Favorable suitability determination required. SSA provides a laptop and access to required systems. The monthly quality target is 96%, with an average turnaround requirement of 5 business days.